2. • Education and Awards
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tempe, Arizona: MFA in Printmaking and Foundry, December 2000
-Graduated Summa Cum Laude; G.P.A. 4.0
-Distinguished Excellence in Printmaking by department
-Pell Grant Awards
-Earned this degree while working 3 jobs.
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tempe, Arizona: BFA in Drawing, May 1997: BA in Printmaking, Minor: French, May 1997
-Graduated magna cum laude; G.P.A. 3.90
-Pell Grant Awards
-Earned these degrees while working 3 jobs.
FOURWINDS ATELIER, Aureille, France: Artist in Residence (Fellowship January-April 2000)
CAMAC, Marnay-sur-Seine, France: Artist in Residence (Fellowship April 2000-May 2003)
-Mural commissioned by Frank Tenot Fondation
VIRGINIA CENTER OF CREATIVE ARTS, Amherst, VA: Artist in Residence (Fellowship November 2003-January 2004)
VERMONT STUDIO CENTER, Johnson, VT: Artist in Residence (Artist award, Fellowship April 2009)
WEBB SCHOOL, Knoxville, TN: Visiting Artist (Feb-March 2010)
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3. • Collections
Museo De Arte Contemporanco, Mexico
Carrillo Gil Mexico D.F., Mexico
Grand Valley State University, Michigan
West Michigan Centre of Arts and Technology, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Kaiser Foundation, California
Fondation Franck Tenot, France
Pole University, Vichy, France
E.on Energie AG, Munich, Germany
PFE Prufungsgesellschaft fur Energieversorgunosunternehmen mbh, Munich, Germany
Hais Architects, Phoenix, Arizona
Terra Sana, Alberta, Canada
First United Methodist Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Curtiss Legg, Ph.D., Arizona
Richard R. Raubolt, Ph.D., Michigan
Cohen Cohen Law Offices: Phoenix, Arizona and Las Vegas, Nevada
Alan Blau and Associates, Ltd., Arizona
Alain Pourain PDV, Villenauxe la Grande, France
Lecocq Executive Offices Vichy, France
Patricia Klinck, Ph.D., Alberta, Canada
Camac Centre d’Art, Marnay sur Seine, France
Arizona Country Club, Phoenix, Arizona
Metro Health Hospital, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Joseph Jeup Furniture Headquarters, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Honorable George Heartwell, Mayor City of Grand Rapids, Michigan
Webb School, Knoxville, Tennessee
Bissell Corporate Headquarters, Walker, Michigan
Foster Swift-Foster Swift Collins & Smith PCII Attorneys, Michigan
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4. • Professional Experience, en bref
Webb School, Knoxville, Tennessee (Feb-March 2010)
Visiting Artist, Collaborative Teaching: Collaborative teaching model working with K-12 and AP students. Developed studio work,
concepts, and exhibition in partnership with students and staff. Began collaborative discussions with the Physics, Robotics, and Science
teachers.
Artstops (2005-present)
Executive Director, Project Development, Collaborator and Mentor: Established 501c3k Mission: to encourage and be a connector for
community collaborations through projects that enhance every layer of the community. Artstops is creating opportunities that facilitate creative
problem solving, collaborations, and new ways of thinking. Goals include: increase public transportation awareness, improve economics,
increase tourism, and educate the public on the importance of creative thinking and artists in our community. I worked with Grand Valley
State University professors and Graphic Design, Communications and Marketing, and Business/Entrepreneurship classes problem solving and
creating solutions collaboratively. The collective future vision for ARTSTOPS is to implement self-sufficient bus shelters powered by alternate
means designed by reputable artists. ARTSTOPS will become neighborhood icons enriching the identities of the Grand Rapids communities.
The function of ARTSTOPS is to enrich cultural education and to promote collaboration, partnership, and communication within the
community. Collaborating Partners to date: The Rapid, Progressive AE, Mayor George Heartwell, Robert Eleveld, Fred Keller, Grand Valley
State University: Professor Frank Blossom, Graphic Designers, Public Relations, Marketing and Advertising, Precise Communications, David
Huizenga, Dan Carlson, Agio Glass, Dr. Tim Syfert, GVSU: Entrepreneurship and Business, Robert Daverman, Meijers,
Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids, Michigan (2003-present)
Instructor for the Continuing Studies Program: Drawing, Figure Drawing, Sculpture, and Printmaking.
I developed curriculum and focused on concepts, strategy, planning, goals, and execution. Encouraged students to interact and verbally
articulate their work through team-based critiques.
Cooks (formerly Grandville) Arts Academy, Grand Rapids, Michigan (2004-present)
Instructor, LOOP program, Grand Rapids Public Schools: Preparing inner-city students for life beyond elementary and high school by
encouraging goal development, respectful communication, listening, self-responsibility, collaboration, team building, and future planning.
Worked directly with Program Manager and Director of Academy developing programming.
Visiting Artist, Michigan Council for the Arts: (2008) leading 4th and 5th graders of Southwest Elementary. Introducing students to the
concept of team based collaboration. Organized and guided students through the process of creating large-scale sculptures.
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5. Pine Ridge Elementary, Forest Hills, Michigan (2003)
Project Leader/Visiting Artist: Project Leader between art teacher, parents, administration, and over 200 third graders. Developed concept
and identified practical needs for paper mache mask project.
Santa Fe Art Institute, Santa Fe, New Mexico (2003)
Project Leader/Visiting Artist: Executed Chalk the Town public project during Peace Festival.
Virginia Center of Creative Arts, Amherst, Virginia (2003-2004)
Artist-in-Residence Fellowship: Conducted environment research and created work for solo exhibitions in New Zealand and California.
Interacted and secured new patrons and benefactors during fund-raising efforts. Developed collaborative relationships with musicians and
composers: Darol Anger, Charles Bestor, and Joel Harrison.
Camac Centre D'Art, Marnay sur Seine, France (2001-2003)
Artist-in-Residence 3 year Fellowship: Liason for artists from South America, Spain, Italy, and North America. Oversaw the operations of
galleries, maintained and ordered supplies, and coordinated exhibitions. Served as a Juror for Unesco bursary. Pedigogical Workshop
facilitator, working with French children (2-18 years) on collaborative programming with the local Botanical Gardens. Manager of kitchen
staff, oversaw budget, and notified Director of status. Mural commissioned by Frank Tenot Fondation
Volksschule, Konigsdorf, Germany; Gymnasium Geretsried, Geretsried, Germany; Das Gluckssternchen und der Nikolaus, Munich,
Germany (2001)
Visiting Artist: Using art as a tool to teaching English as a second language K-12.
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona (1994-2000)
Teaching Assistant Studio 446: Extensive knowledge and experimentation with intaglio printing techniques. Organized and maintained
studio, materials, and supply ordering. Teaching woodcut and intaglio.
River Road Project, Tucson, Arizona , Artist: Mary Bates-Neubauer (1999-2000)
Team Leader and Artist Assistant: Foundry team leader and quality control, ensured a safe pouring environment. Artist consultation and
liason, directing mold formation, bronze pours, welding, and final fit-up and formation of three-dimensional images.
Armstrong Prior Inc., Phoenix, Arizona (1999-2000)
Master Printer: Color and technique consulting and development of mono-print and intaglio images with visiting artists. Quality control and
maintenance of materials.
Segura Publishing, Tempe, Arizona (1998-2000)
Assistant Master Printer: Assisted in quality control and the printing process of lithography editions.
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7. Sculpture
Visiting Artist, Grant from: Michigan Humanities and Arts Grant,
MCCA, Grand Rapids Arts Grandville Art Academy,
South West Campus Grand Rapids Public.
Project: Public Art
Goals: Team building, concept development,
execution of large-scale sculpture
Students 10-14 years
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8. Sculpture
Instructor, Kendall College of Art and Design. Summer 2009 Sculpture Workshop
Students ages 8 to 13 years
Project: Concept Development-
Using recycled materials and rigid wrap students worked as a team
brainstorming concepts, project development, and execution.
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9. Sculpture
Visiting Artist. Webb School, Knoxville, TN.
Abstraction Project: Initial research outdoor walking and
drawing. Focused on gesture. Take gesture drawings and
create 3D card board proto-types. Subsequent 3D sketches
are translated into a final clay version.
Students 15 to 18 years old.
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11. Sculpture
Visiting Artist, Webb School, Knoxville, TN
Project: 3D Cube Construction
Goals: Dexterity, beginning developing 3D thinking, measuring with a ruler,
team-building, introduction to construction methods
Materials: Construction paper, Scissors, glue
Students ages 6 to 12 years
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12. Sculpture
Instructor, Grandville Arts Academy
Project: Team build a house.
Define what kind of house it is? How it will be used? Explain the
construction methods and team allocation of responsibilities.
Materials: wooden dowels and pipe cleaners
Goals: Team building and concept development, respectful and
responsible communication, introduction to Artist Statement.
Students ages 12 to 15 years
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13. Painting
Visiting Artist, Webb School, Knoxville, TN
Student age 17 years Advanced Level Art
Self Portrait project
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14. Painting
Instructor, Kendall College of Art and Design. Summer Mural Class
Project: Summer Mural, multimedia
Goals: Team building, cleanup responsibilities,
respectful communication, introduction to new materials.
Students ages 6 years to 10 years.
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15. Painting
Instructor, Grandville Arts Academy.
Visiting Artist at Southwest Elementary
Project: Mural development layering unusual
multimedia materials
Goals: Introduction to new materials (shaving cream and
waterbased paint)
Students ages 7 to 9 years (Spanish English)
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16. Woodcut
Multi plate and reduction methods
Student Teaching Arizona State University
Students 28 and 65 years
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17. Woodcut
Multi plate and reduction methods
Visiting Artist, Webb School, Knoxville, TN
Project: Animal reduction woodcut
5th grades and 4th grades
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22. Drawing
Instructor, Kendall College of Art
Project: Still LifeInstructor, Kendall College of Art
Project: Still Life Perspective
Students 23 years old
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